Bruce Schwickrath

Email: acx2h8@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 240-***-****

Security Clearance: Secret

Residence: Denver, Colorado

Willing to relocate: Yes

% Willing to Travel: 75%

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SUMMARY

Mr. Schwickrath is a senior technical project management professional and a certified Lean Six-Sigma (LSS) Master Black Belt, providing project leadership and utilizing over 15 years of best practices in project management. He specializes in Agile/ Scrum project management of software business systems helping increase effectiveness and aligning process to business strategy. Mr. Schwickrath also has strong team management experience and is an effective leader with sharp presentations, conflict resolution, negotiation, team building, and stakeholder management expertise. His specific interests include Business Transformation, Program Management Office (PMO), Requirements Management, Java and Object-oriented programming. Mr. Schwickrath is an accomplished Lean practitioner with multiple successes helping private and public sector organizations developing business strategy, deliver operational excellence. He is an expert in organization analysis and design, system engineering, risk management, information technology assessment, process improvement, information lifecycle management, security controls, and strategic planning and implementation. He is able to prioritize effectively, multi-task, and achieve project and program objectives within time and budget constraints. Mr. Schwickrath has authored the new PMI Standard PMBOK 5th edition, written articles for the PMI and have presented at the PMI seminars and chapter meetings. He is experienced in financial management including planning, ROI, budgeting, P/L, maintain financial controls SAP, PeopleSoft, and providing Estimate at Completion (EACs).

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Project Management (15+ yrs.)

Agile Instructor and Trainer (5 yrs.)

Agile Project Management (7 yrs.)

Software Project Management (15 yrs.)

Scrum Master/ Facilitator (5 yrs.)

PMO Management and Formation (10 yrs.)

Technical Project Management (15+ yrs.)

Risk Management (15 yrs)

Requirements Management (15 yrs.)

Leadership Development (10 yrs)

Testing (15 yrs)

Software/ Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) (10 yrs.)

ITIL (10 yrs.)

CMMI (10 yrs.)

Software, service-oriented architecture (SOA) system (8 yrs.)

Return on Investment (ROI) (15 yrs.)

Business Case Analysis (BCA) (15 yrs.)

Marketing and Proposals (15 yrs.)

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) (10 yrs)

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (10 yrs.)

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified in Agile by International Consortium for Agile (ICAgile)

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Scrum Alliance

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Certified Lean Black Belt

Certified in CMMI v1.3

SUMMARY OF SKILLS:

Software Skills: PTC, Inc, Agile Software Corporation a subsidiary of Oracle, VersionOne, JIRA Agile, Rally, processMax, ServiceNow, Rational (IBM), Planview, IBM Rational Team Concert (RTC), Project Console, Microsoft Tools, Microsoft Project, Primavera, RequisitePro, ClearQuest, ClearCase, UML, SDLC, DODAF, Computer Associates, Informix, Red Hat, SCO, Linux, UNIX, HP-UX AIX, NT, Windows, XP, Tivoli Systems, VERITAS, HP OpenView, McDATA SANavigator, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday, Dataworks, Inmass, Hyperion Pillar, Great Plains, Navy ERP(SAP), mySAP, and financial systems, including Order Management, Database management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, statistical data analysis, Human Capital Management, Procurement and Operations, implementing and using MRP/ERP systems, and SAP R/3 & ERP, Dynamics AX (ERP), MCAD Tools, CATIA, CADDS, Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks, Synopsys, and Mentor Graphics

Hardware Skills: PC’s, Workstations, Servers, HP, EMC, IBM, HDS, Fujitsu, StorageTek, Cisco, Brocade, McDATA, Emulex, JNI, Gadzoox, Micron Computer, Tandem, Enterasys, SyQuest, SUN SPARC, AS400, IBM 370, tape & disk storage, raid arrays, Modems, Printers, Plotters, Libraries (StorageTek, Exabyte, Quantum), Desktops, Notebooks, Storage, Networks, Routers, Switches, VPNs, IP, Wireless Products, SAN, NAS, DAS networks

Six Sigma Tools & Skills: SPC with Line Graphs, Control Charts, Pareto, Histogram, Ishikawa, QFD Matrix, FMEA, Cpk, DMAIC (Define Measure Analyze Improve Control) and DMADV (Define Measure Analyze Design Verify), root cause failure analysis, Lean process, JIT, and QS9000 Regulatory standards: ISO 9000, DBM Technology Production flow, inventory control, OSHA, FDA, and GMP, UL, CE, CSA, & TUV and FCC emission, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-30, FISMA, DOD 5000.02

EXPERIENCE

Lean Six Sigma Project Management LLC 5/ 2016 –

Title: Managing Partner

Project Manager on a contract with SKF/ Baker Instruments that is develops electric motor analyzers for testing static- and dynamic-state motors. This is for predictive maintenance and condition monitoring of electric motors, generators and rotating equipment. The project is to get the product compliant with the European Union CE Mark and RoHS compliance. The CE Mark is related to the safety requirements. As the project manager I oversee the design change, building test units, developing the test plan, evaluation test results, and releasing it to production using the IBM Agile system.

Program Manager on a contract with Agrium that is developing a fertilizer blending applications and cost tracking and margin calculation. This a service-oriented architecture (SOA) system that integrates PeopleSoft system and SAP with a common database and a custom Point of Sale (PoS) application. This application is used at over 1500 PoS locations across North America to manage agricultural products. This application manages the transaction and accounting of 14 billion dollars of business. I introduced the Lean Six Sigma Project Management process this is an evolutionary method of managing programs/ projects it uses Project Management and Business Analysis Maturity Assessments along with project maturity scorecards. This Agile method delivers Projects on time and under budget with clear visual accounting. I also introduced a Change management process to ensure the release into the field is done seamlessly and the end-users are full capable to use the system on day one. They are provided with Computer Based Training (CBT) and a website that enables them to fully understand the changes in the application and how to use it.

Booz Allen & Hamilton 4/2004 – 5/2016

Title: Lead Associate and Program Manager

Denver, Colorado Office (over 5 years)

I was on the Information Technology System Development team responsible for software application development (Agile or Waterfall), System Engineering (INCOSE), Project Management, PMO Design, Network Architecture, Mobile Communication, Risk Management, Requirement Management, Six Sigma methods, Process Mapping, Information Lifecycle Management, Change Management, Security Controls, Business Process Reengineering, Analytics and Reporting, PLM establishment, Enterprise Analysis, Strategic Planning, Contract Management, Task Management, and Proposal Management. Project Manager using an Agile approach for managing this project and Scrum facilitator methods to manage the development team staff. The Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) System. VIPR is a web-based SOA Architecture application for the USDA Forest Service, to solicit, award, and manage preseason Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements, with an Oracle Database. The VIPR project is managed with a Scrum process that includes daily builds that are linked to the total sprint that is managed to a burndown chart. The requirements Kanban are customer driven and selected at the beginning of each sprint planning, and are discussed and managed with the client at the daily Scrum standup. This is all visually tracked on the Kanban boards showing the burn down status for all to see. Have introduced the client to strategic planning and implementation of innovative initiatives and significant process improvements including developing a requirements plan, System Security Plan (SSP), test process, test plan, Daily Operation Guide, project management plan, risk plan, communication plan, and database update policy. VIPR is one of five core systems in use to support wildfire management, the application is used by more than 4,000 internal Contracting Officers and thousands of external vendors. Contracted out to do some analysis consulting of different financial institutions and Agile/ lean improvements. I did financial analysis and modeling, along with expense analysis, cash flow analysis, business plan review, audit controls, and Sarbanes Oxley compliance. I was also asked to review some IPOs and evaluate some of our client’s mergers and acquisitions. With my MBA and analysis background I was asked to support financial institutions as an independent auditor and technical SME. While working on the VIPR project in 2013 one of the sub tasks I was asked to do was to replace the JARA tool for trouble tickets with ServiceNow.

Lexington Park, Maryland Office

Project Manager for the Narrowband/Baseband (NB3) project that replaces the integrated narrowband transmitters and audio/visual baseband system for the three Pennsylvania Air National Guard Commando Solo (CS) III EC-130J aircraft for the Integrated Communications and Information Systems Division and United States Special Operations Command (40 million dollar contract). This project involved executive review, software development, hardware, testing, training, mobile secure platforms and documentation.

Was the Requirements Lead for Multi-Level Secure-Joint Coalition Network Environment (MLS-JCNE) Project For The Central Test and Evaluation Investment Program (CTEIP). Responsible for the design and develop of the Requirements Management Plan, vision and scope, site survey summary, process models, Use Cases, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Test Capabilities Requirements Document, and Project Management Plan

Provide Project Management training classes to several Navy Divisions. This involved introduction classes, advanced 3 day classes, Risk Management, Requirements, Configuration Management, Measurement, Testing, Supplier Management, and Project Control.

Provided Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Project Management Support to Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Research, Development, and Acquisition Chief Engineer using project maturity scorecards, project risk and capability assessments.

Implemented CMMI and Project Management procedures for an entire NAVAIR Division. This included the establishment of a Project Management Office (PMO) and Executive Project assessment Reviews

Implementing Project Portfolio Management Tools (PPM) like Planview that integrates strategy, capacity planning, and execution management. Develop procedures for Financial Management, Analytics and Reporting.

Support NAVAIR clients with the introduction of CMM/CMMI, and Six Sigma training

Plan and implement branch level software process improvement activities. Periodically assess the processes used by the projects to determine their strengths and weaknesses

Risk management development, including risk assessment, management plan development, and training classes.

Ambassador/ trainer for the Booz Allen Transformation Life Cycle (TLC) approach this is a, multidisciplinary framework that guides teams through all transformation activities and capability development.

Introduce the ITIL process to the Navy

IUniverse Corp. Lincoln, Nebraska 5/2003 – 4/2004

Title: Software Engineering Manager

Implemented the Software Lifecycle process for all software development, to meet project deadlines and organizational goals.

Installed and integrated Saleslogix CRM application, including migration of the Oracle customer data.

Managed the systems architecture, design, and security controls in between Shanghai, China and Lincoln, NE.

Manage the key customer facing systems, including the e-Commerce, supply chain, and web content management platforms.

EDUCATION

MBA: Business Administration

Canterbury University - Cheshire, United Kingdom

BSEE: Electrical Engineering

Langford University - London, United Kingdom

PATENTS

4,836,624 Anti-Tip Device Rack Enclosure

4,466,041 Fault Protection System for Power Supplies

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